Whats the story?
“Lou has an incredible eye for light, angles, scenes and colours. She also gets people and with the two together, comes magic.”
MY APPROACH? I would consider myself an extroverted introvert with my fair share of social awkwardness…this works in your favour! I like being around people but I don’t always have to talk and I’m definitely not a shouty photographer. A lot of the time I’m preoccupied with and looking over your shoulder for a parallel line, shade or shard of light. I also love architecture, landscapes, moody weather and want to incorporate your chosen venue into your images so sometimes I’m just too far away to worry about.
HOW I WORK? You’ve just got married, there’s tears, laughter, the kids are manic, there’s more than one social hand grenade at the party and your Best (wo)man is lucky to be alive. The last thing I want to do at this point is line you all up for a photoshoot and lose the momentum. So I just let you get on with it. I move around a lot, I give you space. I ask you to look at each other and not the camera and I try and keep the formal photographs to as short a period of time as possible and have fun whilst doing them.
CAMERA SHY?! That’s Good! I’m not a fashion photographer and I’m not going to treat your wedding as a photoshoot. I want you to look at your photo’s and remember what an amazing day you had and not how awkward I made you feel. It is normal to feel a little self conscious to begin with, but from experience everybody is incredibly photogenic when ‘suited and booted’! However if you are committedly allergic to the camera, skip the formal portraits altogether. It’s your day, you do not have to dread certain aspects of it.
FAQ’s
How do we secure the date?
Feel free to drop me an email or use the ‘contact me’ form here. I’ll then ask you to read through my contract and, if you’re happywith the terms and I’m available then your booking can be secured. A 10% deposit of your chosen package is required at the time of contract signing, with the remaining balance due 30 days before your wedding day.
Are you insured?
Yes. I have public liability and professional indemnity insurance. I also carry plasters and corkscrews for other mini emergencies..
Can we meet before booking?
If you’re based in London, we can meet in person for a coffee or a drink. If you’re further afield, we can arrange a Zoom call instead. What matters most is that we take the time to get to know each other, and that you leave feeling completely comfortable and confident that I’m the right person to have by your side if you choose to book me as your wedding photographer.
Do you require a meal on the day?
Food equals fuel and the more energy I have the longer I can last into the dance offs. It would be very much appreciated but it doesn’t need to be wedding breakfast equivalant. I also don’t want to inflict any angst on your guests by sitting at a table with them. I’m happy to eat quietly behind the scenes and take a quick breather.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Your online gallery is yours to share and there are no extra fees for downloading or printing your images. If your wedding requires special travel arrangements or an overnight stay, any additional costs will always be clearly stated in your contract before you sign.
Are you a Photoshop airbrush genius?
I’ll happily remove blemishes and spots but I won’t alter your appearance. Anything more ‘cosmetic’ falls under my ‘love the skin, you’re in’ mantra. I believe in capturing you as you are, naturally.
Should I have a second Photographer ?
I normally work alone but for larger weddings (100+guests) a second photographer can be a real advantage. They provide extra candids of your guests and different angles of your ceremony, and ensure both of you are covered if you’re getting ready in separate venues. ‘Second shooters’ are professional photographers in their own right and where available I will use collegues that I have worked with before and who have a similiar candid approach to weddings. The cost for a second photographer at your wedding is £300.
How many images will we receive?
All of them! I don’t hold back or delete images because I’ve reached a quota. If they’re in focus, non blinking and non-repetitive then they’re in your gallery. On average it’s anywhere from 500-700 images.
When will our images be ready?
As quickly as possible. My aim is to have your gallery online within 4 weeks. Photographs do not come out of the camera ready to go. I shoot in ‘Raw’ format. ie. digital negatives. Bigger, chunkier, ‘flat’ files that are very forgiving but look nothing like the finished product. Each image is edited, corrected for exposure, saturated, sharpened, a profile applied in ‘Lightroom’ then converted to JPegs, resized (so I don’t rob your computer of all its memory space) and uploaded to your gallery.
Do you need any information about our wedding in advance?
Yes. I’ll send you a digital questionnaire that will include things like, timelines, who’s who, names, a list of your group shots and any sensitivities I should be aware of.
What happens if you are ill on the day ?
It’s a really sensible question to ask.
In the very unlikely event that I were seriously ill and unable to attend on the day, I have a solid contingency plan in place. I’m part of a trusted network of experienced wedding photographers, and I would arrange for a photographer of equal professional standard and similar style to step in for me. I’d handle all of that for you, so you wouldn’t be left worrying.
Thankfully, in all my years of photographing weddings, I’ve never had to miss one — but I believe strongly in planning for every scenario, just in case.
Package One – 2 Hours
£650 – Perfect for small or intimate weddings
Getting married in a Town Hall, Registry office or Eloping? I can cater for that too. If the most important aspect is the ceremony itself – the vows, key moments, the confetti, family group photos and a portrait session with the two of you- then this is a beautifully simple way to have it all documented.
Package Two – 6 hours
£1650
This package covers everything from your guests arriving at the ceremony through to your first dance. It’s ideal if you’re keeping things simple but still want all the key moments captured: the I dos, confetti, relaxed group photos with your favourite people, and a few early dancefloor moves.
Your wedding photographs will be delivered in a private, password-protected online gallery. Beautifully designed and easy to use, it’s perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Package Three- 9 Hours
£1800
An initial consultation and pre-wedding meeting either in person or zoom call.
Me. Fully insured and full of mischief.
9 hours extensive photography coverage from getting ready to hitting the dancefloor.
A private online gallery with 500+ images, fully downloadable with the option to share with family and friends at no extra cost.
Complete personal printing and sharing rights.
A highlights slideshow of your day.
My travel costs – unless an overnight stay is required.
Shall we begin?!
If you want contemporary images that catch the real joy, the fun, the antics, the impulsive, the expressions and all the unplanned shenanigans that are going on around you then give me a shout. As a Candid wedding photographer, you’ll still have the swanky mantlepiece photos – but so much more!
